Ontario Northland Announces New Shelters and Rail Upgrades

Ontario Northland will install new shelters equipped with seating, lighting, and heating in Matheson, Kirkland Lake, Temiskaming Shores, Temagami, South River, Huntsville, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, and Washago. Construction of station platforms, parking areas, and pathways will begin this summer. Track improvements will also be made along the Ontario Northland rail network north of North Bay.

The Northlander passenger rail service, once reinstated, will operate four to seven days a week based on seasonal travel demands. Ontario Northland has awarded three contracts to design and manufacture nine new shelters, enhance rail safety, and complete warning system upgrades along the Northlander route.